The second and third episodes ofThis Is Usthird season did not delve back into the flash-forward Who is her?

mystery involving Old Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Adult Tess (Iantha Richardson).

I dont know if I should, responded Toby, wearing an unkempt beard and a sullen demeanor.

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She wants you to be there, said Randall.

Is Kate her and is Katoby no more?

Just how significant is that (lack of) ring detail?

And over to creator Dan Fogelman: We dont doanythingunintentionally.

I cant say anything, one way or the other, he told EW.

Its a well-constructed storyline.

He did say that the scene was shot several different ways and was hinting at different things.

Have other clues been planted in that scene that fans havent picked up on yet?

However, viewers are wise to study those flash-forwards along with other scenes.

Nothing is done haphazardly, continues Fogelman.

People may not love every single decision that is made but the decisions are made carefully.

I dont think people read into things too much I think theyre reading into things the proper amount.

(No, you wont get one in Tuesdays episode as it is focused on Jacks past.

As for whats next, Brown hinted that Randall seems to be on a mission to gather the Pearsons.

Fair to say that hes on a mission?

It feels like were in a mission, says Fogelman, adding playfully: Itfeelslike that.

That might not necessarily be the case.

The most pressing questions starts becoming who it is and who it isnt, he says.

Is it Kate who is her?

Where is she is and is she okay?

Are they still together?

Anybody we reveal is going to also land some other questions: How are they in this place?

What are they doing in this place?

Who else is there?

Why is that person not there?

All those questions will be answered.

Thank god I survived to old age.

Hes an old Toby, so we now know hes in the future timeline.

Metz, meanwhile, warned viewers to brace for a surprising, not-so-happy revelation.

This Is Usairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.